Rs 110 gets you from AMD to Ahmedabad on GSRTC
GSRTC Airport Coach runs from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (AMD) into Ahmedabad city as an intercity-style bus, a big upgrade from squeezing into a shared auto at midnight. Coaches typically stop near both T1 (domestic) and T2 (international), so check the terminal signboards as you exit arrivals. Fares sit around Rs 100–120 per person, paid on board in cash to the conductor.
Service normally runs from early morning (around 06:00) until late evening, but not 24 hours, so for a 02:30 arrival you’ll probably need a taxi instead. Expect a frequency in the 30–60 minute range; if you’ve just missed a coach, budget the full hour. Trip time into central Ahmedabad is roughly 30–45 minutes depending on traffic on Airport Road and Ashram Road.
This is a standard GSRTC intercity bus, not an airport-branded shuttle, so you’ll usually see destination boards like “Ahmedabad” or “Gita Mandir” on the front rather than “Airport Coach.” Luggage goes with you inside; there’s no separate hold like a Volvo, so with two 23 kg checked bags you’ll want to board early and grab a front seat. Seats are basic, 2x2 layout, no seat reservations, and standing passengers are common during evening peaks.
Tickets are bought directly from the conductor after boarding, usually within the first 5–10 minutes of the ride. Keep Rs 10 and Rs 20 notes handy; conductors rarely have change for Rs 500 or Rs 2,000. You won’t get a digital ticket, just a printed paper slip with the fare and stage number. There’s no app booking, and no QR-code validation, which matters if your SIM card only activates after landing.
These coaches usually run towards major city hubs like Geeta Mandir Bus Station, Paldi, or Income Tax Circle, where auto-rickshaws and city buses fan out to neighborhoods. Past 21:00, onward autos from Geeta Mandir often quote flat rates, so agree the fare in rupees before you hop off the coach. For late-evening flights into T2, factor in at least 15 minutes from touchdown to bus stop to catch the last departures.
One practical tip: before exiting T1 or T2, check the airport information desk for the current GSRTC Airport Coach timetable and the exact stop location; printouts and timings change more often than Google Maps does.